One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Virginia prohibits certifying a copy of court-issued documents.
THE NOTARY'S POWERS - Virginia notaries may notarize powers of attorney and wills. - Virginia notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates. Only the Division of Vital Records/Statistics may perform such a certification.
I, __________________________, a Notary Public in the jurisdiction aforesaid, State of Virginia, do hereby certify that_____________________________________________________ whose names are signed to the foregoing Certificate of Confirmation by Owners, and Plat, bearing date of the _____ day of ____________________, 200 ...
Notarization is required for various documents in Virginia, including legal agreements, real estate documents, wills, affidavits, and powers of attorney, all crucial for validating transactions.
Virginia notaries may notarize powers of attorney and wills. Virginia notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates. Only the Division of Vital Records/Statistics may perform such a certification.
The point of a certified true copy is that the person who has been given the certified true copy can rely on the document you have given them as accurate and authentic. The certificate tells the user that the copy they are looking at hasn't been photo-shopped, tampered with or is otherwise inaccurate or complete.
How It Works. Getting a document notarized is easy. Simply upload your docs, verify your identity and you will be connected to a notary via an online meeting. Notaries on the Notarize Network are always online and available 24/7.